Fine Modern & Antique Arms - June 2021 : Sale A0621 Lot 1071
COLT, USA A .380 SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL FACTORY CONVERSION WITH EJECTOR OF THE 1851 NAVY, serial no. 56810,

Product Details

COLT, USA
A .380 SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'FACTORY CONVERSION WITH EJECTOR OF THE 1851 NAVY', serial no. 56810,
the original revolver from 1856 and converted to central fire circa 1872, with octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'ADDRESS SAM'L COLT NEW YORK CITY', screws to side of breech retaining the wedge and ejector-rod, plain shortened cylinder scrubbed of scene, the open iron frame with replacement standing breech, side loading gate, iron grip-straps and smooth walnut grip (worn, initials 'S.D.' carved into right hand side), minimal traces of finish, overall length of revolver 13 3/4in.



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Estimate £400-600

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.


Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.

Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.